Ladies and gentlemen Dr. Saum is for real!!! I am a black man from the East Coast trying to find my…read moreway out here in LA. It's one thing to read books and watch videos on self improvement and motivation; it's another thing for someone else to hold a mirror to you and identify all of your ish. Trauma is real and you need to identify the root of your problems. Dr. Saum is a master practitioner. No bs just great therapy in a comfortable private setting. It's up to you to apply the tools. He's a therapist and life coach all rolled into one.

I began seeing Dr. Saum after I needed someone to talk as I was feeling directionless after an end…read moreto a bad relationship. Dr. Saum was immediately able to diagnose a best course of action and executed it to perfection. Dr. Saum's approach is direct, which I initially wasn't prepared for, but as each session went on, I became more and more aware of his overall plan, which gave me more confidence and solace to keep the dialogue going. Now that I've been seeing Dr. Saum for a few years, not only has he given me the confidence and awareness to develop meaningful and healthy relationships, but he has also been able to provide amazing insight into the progression of my professional life. For this, I will always be grateful and could not recommend his services enough.

I have to begin with ...... this is long long overdue…read more.... Truly appreciate everything Alejandro has done for my husband and I. I wasn't the easiest of patients but Alejandro really listened and understood what I couldn't say sometimes, and he is the kindest and has the patience of a saint. Helped me find my voice. My husband really felt heard and has continued to use what we learned in our sessions and we both continue to grow, but truly our marriage has come around thanks to the guidance of Alejandro. He has a gift and was a gift to us. Again,we thank you Alejandro.

Alejandro was my first therapist and our time working together was crucial in planting the sends…read morefor healing in my life. He helped me recognize patterns in my behavior and identify the parts of my upbringing that lead to me isolating and avoiding emotional vulnerability. He leads with empathy and truly made me "feel understood" more times than I can count. If you're looking for a new therapist Alejandro is definitely worth a shot.

I work in healthcare and with the pandemic we were offered free mental health sessions. I think I…read morewent through at least 5 therapist before my friend recommended Steven. I live in the SGV so I was hesitant since Steven is all the way in Fullerton but after our initial intake, I was like ok, this is going to work. Steven just makes you feel so comfortable. He gives you suggestions on books and websites to look at and "homework" but never makes you feel bad for not reading the book or doing the homework. It didnt feel like he was just trying to check things off or write notes but more like this is YOUR session so you lead it how you want it, which I love. We talked about my anxiety and depression and we're still working on it but I always feel at ease and look forward to my sessions. If I'm having issues and it's not time for my appointment I'll just text him and he's able to squeeze me in. With a healthcare worker schedule, it's always changing and he's always so accommodating. I love how we can jump on a zoom session or if I want to go to the office, he makes time. I've cried with him and I never felt like it wasn't ok. I highly recommend Steven, don't be afraid because he makes you feel like that ball of tangled Christmas lights (since it was just Christmas) could be untangled with sessions with Steven.

I had seen various therapists a few years ago for postpartum depression after having my first…read morechild, but had stopped once my symptoms went away. This was long before covid and before tele-visits were available and I literally just didn't have the time to physically go to the therapist's office every week, especially with a baby at home. My office closed back in March 2020 due to covid shut downs. We were suddenly teleworking full time and trying to figure out how to do our jobs fully from home. My then 2 and 3yo toddlers were pulled out of daycare due to fear of them catching covid. Needless to say, things became EXTREMELY chaotic and stressful at home. Trying to juggle being a full time parent with toddlers at home while trying to work a full time job from home has got to be the most challenging thing I've ever done to date. I became very depressed from just being stuck at home all day long with no social interactions besides my husband and kids. Not being able to relieve stress or have any time to relax took a toll and I became more and more unhappy. I got into so many fights with my husband and had so many emotional breakdowns just from pent up stress. I loved being able to watch my kids grow up this past year, but it was definitely not without many breakdowns on my part. I was feeling like such a failure. I confided in a close friend about how I felt earlier this year and she recommended I try out Steven for a free consult. She had gone to high school with him years ago and had started seeing him when she found out he opened up his own private practice last year. I did my research and contacted him for a consult. After our initial encounter, I immediately booked a session. Steven offered televists so I didn't HAVE to drive anywhere, but could if I wanted to since he offered in person as well. With my hectic home/work life, it was so much easier to be able to do televisit. He was so warm, friendly, funny, and seemed so genuine from our initial encounter. I had already done my research and know that he's definitely well qualified in his field. I've been seeing Steven now for about the past 6 months and he's truly lived up to my expectations. Our sessions are always relaxed but productive, he is able to make me feel better especially if I'm already having a bad day. He has given me courage and the tools to understand myself, boost my confidence, and ultimately improved my relationship with my husband and even my toddlers..lol!! Steven is so patient and he truly listens and absorbs everything I tell him. I feel so comfortable talking to him and it makes it so much easier to open up and share my feelings and issues. He doesn't make judgements and is just so easy to talk to. Having been to other therapists in the past, I was able to tell the difference immediately with how Steven approaches his patients. He is way better than the others I had tried in the past. They just didn't seem as warm and caring. I even convinced my husband to start seeing him as well starting next week!! This is a feat in itself since he never really "believed" in getting any kind of "therapy". He's seen the improvement in our relationship and now he's willing to give it a try for his own mental health. It's definitely improved our home dynamics and let's us "resolve" our issues before it snowballs into something bigger. If you've never seen a therapist before, I would highly recommend trying out Steven first. It's worth it!! I've learned that mental health is SOOOO important, especially in this day and age with so much uncertainty and chaos around us.

Dr. Jeff Chernin is by reputation an excellent therapist and a friendly, down to earth person in…read moregeneral. I have referred clients to him and the feedback has always been very positive. While I have known Jeff for about a decade, he has always been very responsive and supportive to his colleagues and is highly regarded in the profession. I appreciate his clinical abilities, but perhaps more importantly know that when I refer someone to him, I am confident that person will be treated with compassion, understanding and respect.

Dr. Cherin went out of his way to find helpful resources in my community, being that I live on the…read moreeastside of town... He was sincere and kind, he didnt have to do that. Ive called other therapist and they simply said "sorry, good luck", while Dr. Cherin reached out to his colleagues, and then texted me possible referrals... This person obviously cares about the well being of others and I appreciate your help because I was just going to give up on the problem and let it eat me away, but you gave some hope, thank you...

Finding the right therapist was such a difficult task for me. I wanted someone I could connect…read morewith, who would make me feel comfortable opening up, who would truly understand my problems (not just listen), while also giving wonderful advice and educating me. Alexis is that plus so much more. Over the last few years, she has helped me in more ways than I could ever describe, let alone fit into a mere Yelp review. She supported me, gave me tools I needed, and helped me find my strength to leave an abusive relationship. She's guided me through my growth as a mom, a daughter, a friend, and a woman. Therapy with Alexis has been so beneficial to helping me heal from my traumas, and she's never once judged me for anything, and I feel truly lucky to have her.

Amazing therapist. I saw Allen for about 3 years when I was in Los Angeles for school and I found…read morehim to be very helpful. He is intelligent, has great insight, and really cares about his patients. He was able to give me some tools to help me focus on my school work (without medication) and live a more successful and balanced life. He also gave me some solid advice on how to manage and cope with the stress of graduate school. Since he also does couples counseling, he gives pretty spot on relationship advice as well. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of some guidance.

Allen is understanding, empethetic, and never makes you feel judged. My husband and I saw him just…read morerecently and he really saved our marriage. I highly recommend Allen.

Super happy with the therapy I'm currently receiving for my mother and I. It's like couples therapy…read morebut for family. Every thing is automated from paperwork to payment and Tele health video calls for convienice and privacy. I love that I can have quality therapy in my phone. Patch our therapist is also bilingual in English and Spanish which is a wonderful bonus. Very affordable and worth the investment. If you've been thinking about therapy, This is a great place to start.

9 sessions in and I am honestly blown away by the progress I've made in my life. Incredible how…read moremuch of a difference it makes, speaking out loud openly and honestly to a knowledgeable, compassionate, down-to-earth professional psychologist. After so many years without counseling, I found myself on auto-pilot making routine apathy-driven mistakes. After just one month seeing Patricia, really quickly I began to feel my brain treating itself differently, almost like my conscience started taking itself seriously. Weird, never thought to phrase it like that before :o Interesting that most psychologist/psychiatrist offices tend to feel like offices and not like a therapy room, Patricia manages to pull this off at Ocean View. During our sessions I feel like I'm floating on a cloud, maybe because of the couch, but also there's an energy in the room that feels like a brief escape from the weight of the world. That's my long-winded way of saying that Patricia provides a comfortable environment for her sessions :) Also it's very clear that Patricia is passionate about her work and takes it very seriously, it became apparent to me after realizing just how busy of a schedule she has and yet still manages to make time for me in odd spots. Patricia is truly someone you can count on. You won't regret it!

I've been working with Laura for over four years now, and in that time, she's helped me develop…read morecoping skills, self trust and a level of confidence that's empowered me to make a major career change, get gender-affirming top surgery, develop closer relationships with my family, and more! I whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking to start therapy, but wants a practitioner who has lived experience and a deep understanding of the complex intersectionalities that impact queer women, trans, GNC and Nonbinary folks. I was hesitant to begin therapy because I was raised in a family that saw mental health as a weakness. I'm so thankful that I did, and to Laura for making it safe and easy to share the pieces of myself that I would have never looked at on my own. Therapy with Laura has changed my life! I love the convenience of Telehealth for my sessions, and Laura has been extremely accommodating with my ever-changing work schedules.

I've been seeing Laura for a few months now and I absolutely love her. I've had several therapists…read moreover the years and while there were definitely some that I liked and found helpful, I really love how Laura provides helpful homework and tools to put into practice. I love getting the suggestions on what might be helpful so that I actually have something to work on until my next appointment. Laura provides a safe place for talk therapy as well and I haven't felt judged by her at all. She really listens and tries to get the whole picture so that (I) don't feel stupid about my problems. I will continue to see Laura for as long as I can until she thinks it's unnecessary.